The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell from Hershey due to injuries on the blue line. Aktell, a Swedish blueliner, played six NHL games this season and may make his playoff debut. Vincent Iorio is out with an upper body injury.
The Capitals recalled Hardy Häman Aktell from Hershey. He's a defenseman, 6-foot-3 and 216 pounds. He had one assist in six games with the Capitals this season.
As injuries continue to mount on the blue line, the Capitals have recalled defenseman Hardy Häman Aktell from Hershey. More on the Swedish blueliner and the status of the #ALLCAPS backend: https://t.co/fii7EyPRvl
The Caps have recalled defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell from Hershey amid injuries on the blue line.
With Iorio ailing, Haman Aktell has been summoned from AHL Hershey. He’s on the ice for the morning skate at MSG. #ALLCAPS
Hardy Haman Aktell on the ice at MSG for Capitals optional skate https://t.co/UkOEyVGPzD
Defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell now listed on Capitals roster on NHL media website. Played in 6 NHL games this season. Potentially will play in his first NHL playoff game tonight. Capitals lost Vincent Iorio to upper body injury in Game 1 .
Capitals have re-assigned forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna (WHL) to Hershey Bears (AHL). Cristall had 111 points (40g, 71a) in 62 games with Kelowna this season
The Capitals recalled goalie Mitchell Gibson. He'll serve as their third goalie for the playoffs in case of emergency. (IF Caps actually needed another goalie to start, I'm guessing Hunter Shepard would be recalled, but no need for him to sit here when Hershey is in playoffs)